Auctions: comic books January 1986

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-009

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Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day...or Was It? - Written by Bob Rozakis and Todd Klein. Art by Alex Saviuk and Ricardo Villagrán. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bob Smith. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know. Characters in this issue: The Omega Men [Harpis; Tigorr]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Oho-Besh; Ili. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646302008

Direct Edition. 64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mazing Man (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509960018

Cover pencils by Stephen DeStefano, inks by Karl Kesel. 'Mazing Man, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Stephen DeStefano, inks by Karl Kesel; Denton introduces Maze, and Maze becomes a hero. Untitled 'Mazing Man story, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Stephen DeStefano, inks b Karl Kesel; Maze and Denton go to dinner at Eddie and Brenda's. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660165019

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4065972004

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 74 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-024

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and John Byrne. Ever since mighty Galactus banished Galador (Rom #27) to the furthest reaches of space, Rom and his allies the Spaceknight Squadron have trekked the universe in search of their homeworld. Upon returning they never thought they'd witness what has come to pass...Spaceknights slaughtering humans. Reunited with Brandy Clark, the Earth woman he fell in love with, Rom and the Squadron must confront these younger and more ruthless second generation Spaceknights. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044649025

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610954009

"There, But for Fortune!" Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. One of Dominic Fortune's foes from the 1940's, Baron Wolfgang Von Lundt, is still trying to kill Dominic. This time he hires the Shocker to do the job, but Spider-Man is there to stop him! Also in this issue, Dominic Fortune continues his quest to find Sabbath Raven. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dominic Fortune previously worked together in Marvel Team-Up 120. Dominic Fortune appears next in Iron Man 212.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.